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 Who was considered for Broadcast News?

Judy Davis
She was considered for the female lead.
Actor who got the part: Holly Hunter

Mary Beth Hurt
Mary Beth Hurt was considered for the female lead role.
Actor who got the part: Holly Hunter

Christine Lahti
Lahti was considered for the role of Jane Craig, the role later won Holly Hunter an Oscar nomination.
Actor who got the part: Holly Hunter

Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange was considered for the part of Jane Craig.
Actor who got the part: Holly Hunter

Joanna Pacula
Joanna Pacula auditioned for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Holly Hunter

Elizabeth Perkins
Elizabeth Perkins tested for the part of Jane Craig.
Actor who got the part: Holly Hunter

Sigourney Weaver
Weaver was considered for the Holly Hunter role.
Actor who got the part: Holly Hunter

Debra Winger
Holly Hunter's role in Broadcast News was written for Debra Winger. She dropped out because she was pregnant.
Actor who got the part: Holly Hunter



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